Desktop Virtualization

Desktop virtualization involves placing physical desktops into a virtualized and centralized location at the data center. The desktops are then delivered over the network back to the end-user via a remote desktop client. Desktops can be centrally managed from any location -either remotely or locally-increasing security and decreasing operational costs while providing a better end-user desktop experience.

What are the Current Trends in Desktop virtualization?

Desktop Virtualization, also known as Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), will be coupled with pooled resources -or the Cloud- which will to create more highly flexible and better utilized infrastructures.

More applications will continue to be virtualized, removing them from the desktop entirely.

Major IT implementations -such as the rollout of Windows 7/8 or application upgrades- are providing the opportunity for many organizations to build proof-of-concepts and evaluate Enterprise Desktop rollout.

The Enterprise Desktop market continues to evolve driven by changing technology and the adoption of the “as-a-Service” model.

Major elements of Enterprise Desktop are production ready, but some areas are still in development.

How Mature is Your Organization with Regards to Desktop Virtualization?